(12-22-2021 09:47 PM)eastisbest Wrote:  

(12-22-2021 10:57 AM)PaulJ Wrote:  

(12-21-2021 06:28 PM)NewMex RocketFan Wrote:  

(12-21-2021 05:25 PM)RangerRocket Wrote:  

(12-21-2021 05:07 PM)eastisbest Wrote:  Who if anyone forces a HC to change coaches? Maybe more importantly, what finally caused him to realize he needed a change last year? Was he forced? Or was it just connections he wanted that became available?

Not knowing the inner workings, I can only imagine scenarios. A very likely lame-duck HC needs to convince "better" caoches with whom he likely has had no previous professional experience in to work for him for what, a year. Who with a lot of choices hires into a lame duck situation unless they have a GOOD chance of replacing the duck?

This might be one way for a new AD to bring in the next HC except, there is no new AD.

Update email I received yesterday from the UT President says the new AD will be in place in February.

"Our goal is to announce the next AD for Rocket Athletics in February."
Let's hope they can realize that goal.

Thats seems odd and rushed as search committee just started last month, and 3 months or so for important VP position is fast, and that may not be a good sign. Plus MOB retires in April (although I suspect he has enough unused vacation time that he could depart 1-2 months before). Regardless of the process and timeline lets hope it is a serious true national search and UT secures a great next AD. (and if in place by as early as Feb, not sure that really changes anything in terms of Candles job for 2022 season)

For comparison's sake; WMU had no problem bringing in an experienced new AD to replace an old standing one. They did it before Christmas.

I read the President’s email about the job description for the new AD position. Pretty concerning to me that there was NO mention of the new AD’s commitment to Athletic program excellence. Mentioned a commitment to just about everything else but this.